Exposed: A Peek Behind Burbanks Scenes
byA Peek Behind Burbanks Scenes Dubbed the “media capital of the world,” Burbank is home to some of the biggest companies in entertainment. Over…
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2 days in Santa Barbara – What to See, Do, Eat, & Drink
byWe arrived at the Coast West Beach Inn sleepy-eyed and ready for a nap. Our flight south had us up at the ungodly hour of…
California. Where my Travel Addiction Began.
byCalifornia. Where my Travel Addiction Began. I am an explorer. I crave adventure. I seek the unknown. This is what is in me….
Why I Dislike Dubai (& feel bad about it)
byFor those of you who have been following along, you may have noticed I’ve had less than encouraging things to say about my time…
Over Dubai in 60 Seconds
byOver Dubai in 60 Seconds Here is a quick 8mm style recap of my exhilarating ride over Dubai. See The World Islands, the Burj…
Dubai Eats
byAs I previously pointed out in my Making Sense of Dubai Mall Culture post, I knew nothing of Dubai prior to visiting. This was no…
Helidubai Review – An Exhilarating Flight Over Dubai
byFor a city that boasts some seriously cool (and massive) man-made structures, it sure is tough to get a good look at them. The…
Visiting The Burj Khalifa at Dusk
byVisiting the Burj Khalifa at Dusk was a highlight of my time in Dubai. Read on for my tips and takeaways from this amazing…
How I Booked Flights to Kenya and Japan for under $500!!!
byI was recently tipped off by Trosten Jacobi of Mighty Travels regarding an epic fare battle which was leading to abnormally cheap flights for…
Cooking with Turkish Flavours in 60 seconds
byYum. I salivate looking back at my time cooking with Turkish Flavours. The aromas, laughter, and feast made for one great day in Istanbul….
KeepGo International SIM Review – Connected #RTW
byKeepGo SIM Card Review – Connected #RTW On my latest trip around the world I was very fortunate to have one helluva travel partner…
This Life in Trips is Going on a #GreatCoastRoadTrip !
byAwesome news friends! I have been selected to hit the road for the inaugural ‘#GreatCoastRoadTrip‘ thanks to Coast Hotels and Zipcar. I will be…
Cooking with Turkish Flavours – A Unique Istanbul Cooking Class Experience
byWhen people ask me what it is that makes my favourite countries stand out, the food almost always has something to do with it….
Why is the Neorion TripAdvisors #1 hotel in Istanbul?
byFor our last couple of days in Istanbul, we were treated to a stay at the Neorion – Istanbul’s number one hotel on TripAdvisor. With…
Visiting 80 Countries over the next 4 years – Derek Freal
byMeet Derek Freal, an American cubicle escapee living the nomadic dream. I should probably point out that Derek is not the elderly gentlemen…
Baylosuites – Feeling at Home in Istanbul
byAfter spending an incredibly relaxing time in Cappadocia floating over the moon-like landscape and sleeping like posh Flintstones, we found ourselves back to the…
That Time I Slept in a Cave | Kale Konak Cappadocia Cave Hotel Review
byWhile looking for unique accommodations in Cappadocia I found out that cave hotels are all the rage. Sold. A Cappadocia cave hotel, for those…
Above Cappadocia in 60 Seconds with Voyager Balloons
byWhat an amazing experience. I tried to share how awesome my hot air balloon ride with Voyager Balloons was with words and pictures in…
A day in Cappadocia with New Göreme Tour’s
byAfter spending an amazing morning with Voyager Balloons experiencing Cappadocia from above we were ready for a closer look. With the help of New Göreme…
The Best World Heritage Sites in Turkey
byTurkey is a fascinating country full of interesting things to do and see including 11 different world heritage sites. To get on the list…
Sumahan on the Water – A Unique Istanbul Hotel That Has It All
byWhile en route to Russia for the Sochi Olympics we had close to a 24-hour layover in Istanbul. Normally a layover of this duration…
Making the Most of that Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport Layover
byOn my way to Russia for the Sochi Winter Olympics, I had a 20+ hour layover in Istanbul. Normally this type of delay would excite…
Gear Review: Lowepro Event Messenger Camera Bags
byWith the recent purchase of my Olympus e-pl5 camera and with my around the world trip looming I have been left with the need…
My Heineken Experience – Is it worth your Euro’s?
byOf all the things to see and do with our short time in the wonderfully charming city of Amsterdam, we end up at a…
Instagramming Dubai
byI‘m not exactly sure what I was expecting when I touched down in Dubai. Tim Horton’s no. Desert and sand yes. Still, the modern…